Dozens injured in Qantas turbulence incident

Qantas A330-300 on its way from Singapore to Perth yesterday afternoon experienced severe turbulence and diverted to Learmonth, about 700 mi. north of its destination, with dozens injured. At least 10 were hospitalized in Exmouth, with QF confirming that both passengers and crew suffered "fractures and lacerations. . .following a sudden change in altitude." There were 303 passengers and 10 crew onboard, and local media were reporting that up to 50 were hurt. Qantas dispatched two 717s from ...